ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA INC
10-Q, 1999-05-10
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

               QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                      For the quarter ended March 26, 1999

                         Commission File Number 0-28429


                               ZOMAX INCORPORATED
                (Name of registrant as specified in its charter)


     Minnesota                                                  41-1833089
(state or other juris-                                       (I.R.S. Employer
diction of incorporation)                                   Identification No.)

                      5353 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN 55442
               (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

               Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
                                 (612) 553-9300

                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.
                                  (Former Name)

Check  whether  the  registrant  (1) filed all  reports  required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter  period that the  registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days.          Yes (x)           No (  )


As of April 30, 1999,  the issuer had 7,271,177  shares of Common Stock,  no par
value, outstanding.

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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                               ZOMAX INCORPORATED
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (In Thousands)

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<CAPTION>


                      ASSETS                                            Mar. 26, 1999       Dec. 25, 1998
                                                                         (Unaudited)        
                                                                     ------------------   -----------------
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>   
Current Assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                                                   $ 13,214            $ 25,621
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
      accounts of $3,485 and $2,035                                              38,660               9,872
   Inventories                                                                    7,763               2,088
   Deferred income taxes                                                          3,175               1,425
   Prepaid expenses and deposits                                                  1,288                 543
                                                                      ------------------   -----------------
           Total current assets                                                  64,100              39,549

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation                          37,046              18,925
      of $9,114 and $5,908
Investments in unconsolidated entity                                              4,256               4,662
Goodwill, net                                                                     1,140               1,158
Other assets, net                                                                    31               1,130
                                                                      ------------------   -----------------

                                                                              $ 106,573            $ 65,424
                                                                      ==================   =================

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
   Current portion of notes payable                                             $ 3,921             $ 1,380
   Accounts payable                                                              22,006               5,469
   Accrued expenses:
      Accrued royalties                                                           2,629               2,446
      Accrued compensation                                                        3,166               1,786
      Other                                                                       6,958                 566
   Income taxes payable                                                           1,143                 934
                                                                      ------------------   -----------------
           Total current liabilities                                             39,823              12,581

Notes payable, net of current portion                                            13,748               1,746
Deferred income taxes                                                               995               1,010
Shareholders' Equity:
   Common stock, no par value, 15,000 authorized                                 42,808              42,680
       shares, 7,269 and 7,189 shares issued
       and outstanding
   Retained earnings                                                              9,375               7,407
   Other cumulative comprehensive income                                           (176)                  -
                                                                      ------------------   -----------------
           Total shareholders' equity                                            52,007              50,087
                                                                      ------------------   -----------------

                                                                              $ 106,573            $ 65,424
                                                                      ==================   =================

            The  accompanying  notes are an integral part of these  consolidated
balance sheets.

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                               ZOMAX INCORPORATED
                      Consolidated Statements Of Operations
                                   (Unaudited)
                      (In thousands, except Per Share Data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                Mar. 26,            Mar. 27,
                                                  1999                1998
                                                -------             -------
       <S>                                      <C>                <C>   
       Sales                                    $ 48,235           $ 14,233
       Cost of Sales                              36,200              9,939
                                                --------           --------
               Gross Profit                       12,035              4,294
       Selling, General and
                Administrative Expenses            8,554              2,712
                                                --------           --------
               Operating Income                    3,481              1,582
       Loss from unconsolidated entity               406                  -
       Interest Expense                              363                117
       Interest Income                               (72)               (59)
       Other expense, net                              3                278
                                                --------           --------
               Income Before Income Taxes          2,781              1,246

       Provision for Income Taxes                    813                393
                                                --------           --------
       Net Income                               $  1,968           $    853
                                                ========           ========
       PRO FORMA:
         Net income before income taxes                            $  1,246
         Provision for income taxes                                     498
                                                                   -------- 
         Net income                                                $    748
                                                                   ========
       Earnings Per Share
         Basic                                     $0.27              $0.14
                                                ========           ========
         Diluted                                   $0.25              $0.13
                                                ========           ========
       Weighted Average Number of
           Shares Outstanding
         Basic                                     7,256              5,259
                                                ========           ========
         Diluted                                   7,894              5,655
                                                ========           ========

</TABLE>


             The accompanying  notes are an integral part of these  consolidated
balance sheets.


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                               ZOMAX INCORPORATED
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                   (Unaudited)
                                 (In Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     For the three months ended
                                                                    -----------------------------
                                                                    March 26,           March 27,
                                                                      1999                1998
                                                                    --------            --------
<S>                                                                      <C>               <C> 
Operating Activities:
Net income                                                               $1,968               $853
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities-
        Depreciation and amortization                                     1,854                836
        Equity in losses of unconsolidated entity                           406                  -
        Deferred income taxes                                                 -               (159)
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
           Accounts receivable                                            4,227               (713)
           Inventories                                                      417               (876)
           Prepaid expenses and deposits                                   (609)                82
           Accounts payable                                               9,724              1,289
           Accrued expenses                                              (5,473)               691
           Income taxes payable                                             193                204
                                                                       --------            -------
               Net cash provided by operating activities                 12,707              2,207
                                                                       --------            -------
Investing Activities:
   Purchase of property and equipment                                    (1,207)            (4,423)
   Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                   (39,500)                 -
   Change in other assets                                                 1,099                 38
                                                                       --------            -------
               Net cash used in investing activities                    (39,608)            (4,385)
                                                                       --------            -------
Financing Activities:
    Issuance of common stock                                                128                139
    Proceeds from notes payable                                          15,000              1,124
    Repayment of notes payable                                             (458)              (702)
    Bank borrowings, net                                                      -              3,000
                                                                       --------            -------
               Net cash provided by financing activities                 14,670              3,561
                                                                       --------            -------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents               (176)                 -

               Net increase (decrease) in cash                          (12,407)             1,383

Cash and Cash Equivalents:
   Beginning of period                                                   25,621              5,213
                                                                       --------            -------
   End of period                                                        $13,214             $6,596
                                                                       ========            =======
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
   Cash paid for interest                                                  $363               $117
                                                                       ========            =======
   Cash paid for income taxes                                              $604               $490
                                                                       ========            =======
       The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                               Zomax Incorporated
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                   (Unaudited)


1.       Basis of Presentation

         The  accompanying  interim  financial  statements  of the  Company  are
unaudited;  however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for
a fair presentation  (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) have been
reflected in the interim  periods  presented.  Due  principally  to the seasonal
nature of some of the  Company's  business,  results  may not be  indicative  of
results for a full year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 1998.

         Zomax  Incorporated  (Zomax  or the  Company)  is a  leading  outsource
service  provider  to  software  publishers,  computer  manufacturers  and other
producers of multimedia products.  These outsource services include compact disc
(CD) and digital versatile disc (DVD) mastering;  CD, DVD, diskette and cassette
replication;  graphic design; print management; CD and DVD printing;  packaging;
warehousing;  inventory management;  distribution and fulfillment;  and returned
merchandise authorization processing services.

         The Company was  incorporated  on February 22, 1996 and  completed  its
initial  public  common  stock  offering on May 10,  1996.  Concurrent  with the
initial  public  offering  of common  stock,  the  Company  received  all of the
operating  assets and liabilities of Zomax Optical Media Limited  Partnership in
exchange for 2,800,000 shares of its common stock.

         On February 4, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares
of Primary Marketing Group, Inc. (PMG), Next Generation  Services (NSG), LLC and
Primary Marketing Group Limited (PMG Ireland)  (collectively,  the Companies) in
exchange  for  800,002  shares of the  Company's  common  stock.  Prior to these
acquisitions,  the  Companies'  business  consisted of providing  manufacturers'
representative  services and returned  merchandise  processing  services for the
computer industry.  The Companies have provided  substantially the same products
and services they provided prior to these  transactions.  In connection with the
transactions  described above, Zomax acquired certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities, including a lease obligation from an unrelated third party for $1.1
million.  The acquisitions of the Companies have been accounted for as a pooling
of interests and,  accordingly,  the consolidated  financial  statements for all
periods presented have been restated to reflect the effects of the transactions.

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           On January 7, 1999,  the Company  acquired the businesses and certain
net assets of Kao Corporation in the United States, Canada, Ireland and Germany.
The purchase price for the business, net assets and net working capital acquired
was $37.5  million  plus  transaction  costs,  subject to certain  post  closing
adjustments.  The assets and businesses acquired by the Company were used in the
manufacturing and sale of CDs and related businesses, and the Company intends to
continue to use the assets and businesses in a similar  manner.  The acquisition
has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and,  accordingly
the  purchase  price has been  allocated to net assets  acquired  based on their
preliminary estimated fair values.

Pro forma  consolidated  results of operations as if the  acquisitions had taken
place at the beginning of 1998 are shown below (in  thousands,  except per share
data).  The pro forma  results  for 1999 were not  materially  different  as the
acquisition closed effective January 1, 1999.

                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                           March 27, 1998
                                                           --------------
                      Net Sales                                $67,733
                      Net Income                                $1,418
                      Earnings per Share:
                                     Basic                        $.27
                                     Diluted                      $.25


2.       Credit Facilities

         On January 7, 1999,  the Company  entered  into a $15 million term loan
facility  which was used to finance the purchase of the businesses and assets of
the Kao  Corporation.  A $25 million  revolving line of credit facility was also
established.  The term loan facility requires quarterly  principal payments on a
straight-line amortization schedule. Interest rate is at the lower of prime plus
 .75% or LIBOR rate plus 2.25%. The revolving  line-of-credit  facility  provides
for  borrowings  based on a  formula  using  eligible  accounts  receivable  and
inventories  with  interest  rates of prime plus .5% or LIBOR  plus  2.0%.  Both
facilities have five-year terms and contain certain financial covenants.

3.       Recently Issued Accounting Standards

         The Company  adopted SFAS No. 130,  "Reporting  Comprehensive  Income."
SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting in the financial statements all
changes in equity during a period,  except those  resulting from  investments by
and distributions to owners.  For the Company,  comprehensive  income represents
net income adjusted for cumulative  foreign  currency  translation  adjustments.
Comprehensive  loss as defined by SFAS No. 130, was $176,000 for the three month
period ended March 26, 1999.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

         The  Company  is a  leading  outsource  service  provider  to  software
publishers,  computer  manufacturers and other producers of multimedia products.
These  services  include  CD  and  DVD  mastering;  CD,  diskette  and  cassette
replication;  graphic design; print management; CD and DVD printing;  packaging;
warehousing;  inventory  management;   distribution  and  fulfillment;  and  RMA
processing  services.  The Company  records  sales to its  customers at the time
merchandise  is shipped or as services  are  rendered.  For  certain  customers,
merchandise is invoiced upon completion of orders with shipment  occurring based
on written customer instructions.

         The multimedia  services industry has been  characterized by short lead
times for customer orders.  For this reason and because of the timing of orders,
delivery   intervals  and  the  possibility  of  customer  changes  in  delivery
schedules,  the  Company's  backlog  as of any  particular  date  has  not  been
significant and is not a meaningful indicator of future financial results.

         On February 4, 1998, PMG, NGS and PMG Ireland were merged with and into
ZSI. As a result of these transactions,  all ownership interests in the acquired
companies were exchanged for 800,002 shares of the Company's Common Stock. Prior
to these  transactions,  the businesses of PMG, NGS and PMG Ireland consisted of
providing manufacturer's  representative services and RMA processing services to
the  computer  industry.  PMG,  NGS and PMG Ireland  operated  their  respective
businesses from facilities located in and around San Jose,  California;  Boston,
Massachusetts;   and  Dublin,  Ireland.  In  connection  with  the  transactions
described  above,  the  Company  acquired  certain  assets and  assumed  certain
liabilities from an unrelated third party for $1.1 million.  The acquisitions of
PMG,  NGS and PMG  Ireland  were  accounted  for using the  pooling-of-interests
method of accounting, and, accordingly, all periods presented have been restated
to reflect the effects of these transactions.

         On January 7, 1999, the Company acquired certain  businesses and assets
of Kao Corporation  located in the United States,  Canada,  Ireland and Germany.
The purchase price for the businesses and assets acquired was $37.5 million plus
transaction costs, subject to certain post-closing  adjustments.  The assets and
businesses  acquired by the Company were used in the  manufacturing  and sale of
CDs and  related  businesses,  and the  Company  intends to  continue to use the
assets and businesses in a similar manner.  The Company financed the acquisition
through $22.5  million of its own funds and a $15.0 million term loan  facility.
The  acquisition  has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting
and  accordingly,  the purchase price has been allocated to net assets  acquired
based on their preliminary estimated fair values.

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Results of Operations

         For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 26, 1999 and March 27, 1998

         Sales. The Company's sales were $ 48.2 million for the first quarter of
1999, an increase of 239%,  from $14.2 million in the first quarter of 1998. The
increase in sales is primarily  related to the Kao acquisition.  The increase in
total  sales  resulted  from a 393%  increase  in CD  related  sales  and a 264%
increase in diskette  sales.  These  increases  were  partially  offset by a 55%
decrease in audio cassette sales and a 69% decrease in RMA sales.

         Cost of  sales.  Cost of sales as a  percentage  of sales was 75.0% and
69.8% for 1999 and 1998, respectively.  The increase in cost of sales percentage
was due to the acquired Kao sites. Historically, Kao operations have operated at
a higher cost of sales  percentage as compared to the Company's  prior operating
results.

         Selling,  general  and  administrative  expense.  Selling,  general and
administrative  expenses  as a  percentage  of sales  were  17.7%  for the first
quarter of 1999 and 19.1% for the first quarter of 1998. The dollar  increase in
the first quarter of 1999 resulted primarily from the Kao acquisition.  Selling,
general and  administrative  expenses have decreased as a percentage of sales in
1999  as  the  Company  has  achieved  operational  efficiencies  with  the  Kao
acquisition.

         Equity in losses of  unconsolidated  entity.  In the fourth  quarter of
1998,  the  Company  purchased a one-third  equity  interest in Chumbo  Holdings
Corporation  an Internet based  reseller of software.  The Company  accounts for
this investment using the equity method accounting and, accordingly,  recognized
a loss of $406,000 in the first quarter of 1999,  representing  its share of the
Chumbo  net loss and the  amortization  of excess  purchase  price over the fair
value of the underlying net assets acquired.

         Interest  income and expense.  Interest  income was $72,000 and $59,000
for the first  quarter  of 1999 and 1998,  respectively.  Interest  expense  was
$363,000  and  $117,000  for the first  quarter of 1999 and 1998,  respectively.
Interest  expense  increased with the borrowings used to finance the acquisition
of Kao Corporation in January 1999.

         Other expenses, net. In the first quarter of 1998, the Company incurred
expenses  totaling  $278,000  related  to the  acquisition  of PMG,  NGS and PMG
Ireland.

         Provision for income taxes. The effective income tax rate for the first
quarter  of 1999 was 29.2% and the pro forma  effective  income tax rate for the
first quarter of 1998 was 40.0%.  The decrease in the effective  income tax rate
in 1999 is due to lower tax rates on income generated in Ireland.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

         As of March 26, 1999, the Company had working capital of $24.3 million,
compared  to working  capital of $27.0  million as of  December  25,  1998.  The
decrease  in working  capital  was  primarily  due to the  financing  of the Kao
acquisition.

         As of March 26, 1999, the Company had cash totaling $13.2 million. Cash
generated from operating activities for the first three months of 1999 was $12.7
compared to $2.2 million  during the first three months of 1998. The increase in
operating  cash flow is primarily due to the  acquisition  of the Kao businesses
and growth of the Company's existing business.

         Cash used in investing activities during the first three months of 1999
was $39.6 million compared to $4.4 million in the first three months of 1998. In
1999,  the Company used $39.5 million to purchase the  businesses and net assets
of Kao  Corporation.  In 1998,  the  Company  used cash  primarily  to  purchase
property and equipment  including the  construction  of a new CD facility in San
Jose and new DVD equipment.

         During the first three  months of 1998,  the Company  acquired  certain
liabilities  from an unrelated  third party in exchange for a short-term note in
the principal amount of $1.1 million. During the first three months of 1999, the
Company repaid notes payable totaling $457,000 as compared to $702,000 in 1998.

         In January,  1999,  the Company  entered  into a $15 million  term loan
facility  and a $25 million  revolving  line of credit  facility.  The term loan
facility requires quarterly  principal payments on a straight-line  amortization
schedule.  Interest  rate is at the lower of prime  plus .75% or LIBOR rate plus
2.25%. The revolving  line-of-credit facility provides for borrowings based on a
formula using eligible  accounts  receivable and inventories with interest rates
of prime plus .5% or LIBOR plus 2.0%.  Both  facilities have five-year terms and
contain  financial  covenants.  There is no  borrowings  outstanding  under  the
revolving line of credit facility as of March 26, 1999.

         Future liquidity needs will depend on, among other factors,  the timing
of capital  expenditures and  expenditures in connection with any  acquisitions,
changes in customer order volume and the timing and  collection of  receivables.
The Company  believes that existing cash  balances,  anticipated  cash flow from
operations  and amounts  available  under  existing  credit  facilities  will be
sufficient to fund its operations for the foreseeable future.

Year 2000 Compliance

         The  Company is  currently  working to fully  assess  and  resolve  the
potential  impact  of the Year  2000  issue on both the  information  technology
("IT") and non-IT systems throughout its U.S. and European operations.  The Year
2000 issue is the result of computer  programs  being  written  using two digits
(rather  than four) to define the  applicable  year.  Any systems that have date
sensitive  software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than
the year 2000, which could result in system problems or failure.

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         Zomax has  developed  a Year 2000 plan,  the  objective  of which is to
determine  and assess the risks of the Year 2000 issue,  and plan and  institute
corrective  actions to minimize  those risks.  The  Company's  goal is to ensure
current  business  operations  will  continue  to  function  accurately  with no
material  disruption  into and  beyond  year  2000.  The  Company  has formed an
internal  review team, and has engaged with an independent  Year 2000 consulting
firm to provide advice  regarding the Company's Year 2000  compliance.  The Year
2000 plan addresses (a)  information  technology  such as software and hardware,
(b)  non-information  system or embedded  technology  contained in manufacturing
equipment and facilities, and (c) readiness of key third party suppliers.

         Zomax  implemented a new  enterprise  wide  financial  and  information
system in 1997 to meet its growing  business needs. The Company also implemented
this financial and  information  system in new  businesses  acquired in 1997 and
1998 and has developed a schedule for  implementation  of its newly acquired Kao
facilities in 1999.  The new business  systems are  represented  to be Year 2000
compliant by the respective vendors and the Company have performed initial tests
confirming the compliance. The Company has identified embedded technology in its
manufacturing  equipment  and  facilities  and is testing  such  technology  and
contacting  vendors  regarding the Year 2000 readiness of such  technology.  The
Company is also in the process of contacting material suppliers and customers to
address their exposure to Year 2000 related risks.

         The Company has  substantially  completed  its  assessment of Year 2000
compliance  with  regard to  embedded  technology  and  material  suppliers  and
customers  as of March 26,  1999.  During the balance of 1999,  the Company will
work to remedy  any Year 2000  problems  identified  and  formulate  contingency
plans, if appropriate, to reduce risks and exposure to Year 2000 related issues.

         Through March 26, 1999,  costs  associated with the Company's Year 2000
plan  have not been  material.  The  costs of  addressing  Year  2000  potential
problems are not  currently  expected to have a material  adverse  impact on the
financial  position,  results of operations or cash flows of the business in the
future.  However,  the costs relating to the resolution of Year 2000  compliance
issues  cannot be fully  estimated at this time.  The Company has not yet formed
expectations  regarding a most likely worst case  scenario for the Year 2000 but
expects to do so upon  completing its assessment of embedded  technology and the
readiness of material vendors and customers. If significant customers or vendors
identify  Year 2000  issues in the future and fail to resolve  such  issues in a
timely  manner,  such failure could result in a material  adverse  impact on the
Company's business or results of operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

         This filing contains forward-looking statements related to the adequacy
of the Company's  cash reserves and working  capital to fund its  operations for
the foreseeable  future and address the Year 2000 issues.  Such  forward-looking
statements  involve risks and uncertainties  which could cause actual results to

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differ  materially  from those  projected.  The factors  which could  materially
impact  the  Company's  ability  to  finance  its  operations  are  primarily  a
substantial  reduction in sales and  profitability  caused by one or more of the
following:  unforeseen increase in expenses, significant increase in competition
and reduction in prices, loss of strength in the CD market,  introduction of new
technologies and worsening of overall economic conditions. The Company's ability
to address the Year 2000 issue will depend on the ability of the Company and its
vendors and customer to replace,  modify  and/or  upgrade  computer  technology,
which cannot be assured.
























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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION




ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 (a)  Exhibits.  The following exhibits are included with the Form 10-Q

      Exhibit 3.1  Articles of Incorporation, as amended

      Exhibit 27   Financial Data Schedule (included in electronic version only)

 (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

            The Company  filed a Form 8-K dated  January 7, 1999 to report
   the acquisition of businesses and assets of Kao Corporation, which Form
   8-K was subsequently amended to file required financial statements.
























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                                   SIGNATURES


         In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.


                                        ZOMAX INCORPORATED


Date:  May 5, 1999                      By /s/ James T. Anderson         
                                           James T. Anderson, President and
                                           Chief Executive Officer (principal
                                           executive officer)


                                        By /s/ James E. Flaherty           
                                           James E. Flaherty
                                           Chief Financial Officer (principal
                                           financial and accounting officer)















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                               Zomax Incorporated
                           Form 10-Q Quarterly Report
                      For the Quarter Ended March 26, 1999

                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit
Number            Item

3.1               Articles of Incorporation, as amended


27                Financial Data Schedule (included in electronic version only)
























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                                                                 Exhibit 3.1


                            ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
                                       OF
                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.


         The undersigned individual, being of full age, for the purpose of
forming a corporation under and pursuant to Chapter 302A of the Minnesota
Statutes, as amended, hereby adopts the following Articles of Incorporation:


                                ARTICLE 1 - NAME

         1.1) The name of the corporation shall be Zomax Optical Media, Inc.


                          ARTICLE 2 - REGISTERED OFFICE

         2.1) The registered office of the corporation is located at 5353 Nathan
Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota 55442.


                            ARTICLE 3 - CAPITAL STOCK

         3.1) Authorized Shares; Establishment of Classes and Series. The
aggregate number of shares the corporation has authority to issue shall be
25,000,000 shares, which shall have a par value of $.01 per share solely for the
purpose of a statute or regulation imposing a tax or fee based upon the
capitalization of the corporation, and which shall consist of 15,000,000 common
shares and 10,000,000 undesignated shares. The Board of Directors of the
corporation is authorized to establish from the undesignated shares, by
resolution adopted and filed in the manner provided by law, one or more classes
or series of shares, to designate each such class or series (which may include
but is not limited to designation as additional common shares), and to fix the
relative rights and preferences of each such class or series.

         3.2) Issuance of Shares. The Board of Directors of the corporation is
authorized from time to time to accept subscriptions for, issue, sell and
deliver shares of any class or series of the corporation to such persons, at
such times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine,
establishing a price in money or other consideration, or a minimum price, or a
general formula or method by which the price will be determined.

         3.3) Issuance of Rights to Purchase Shares. The Board of Directors is
further authorized from time to time to grant and issue rights to subscribe for,
purchase, exchange securities for, or convert securities into, shares of the

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corporation of any class or series, and to fix the terms, provisions and
conditions of such rights, including the exchange or conversion basis or the
price at which such shares may be purchased or subscribed for.

         3.4) Issuance of Shares to Holders of Another Class or Series. The
Board is further authorized to issue shares of one class or series to holders of
that class or series or to holders of another class or series to effectuate
share dividends or splits.


                       ARTICLE 4 - RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS

         4.1) No Preemptive Rights. No shares of any class or series of the
corporation shall entitle the holders to any preemptive rights to subscribe for
or purchase additional shares of that class or series or any other class or
series of the corporation now or hereafter authorized or issued.

         4.2) No Cumulative Voting Rights. There shall be no cumulative voting
by the shareholders of the corporation.


          ARTICLE 5 - MERGER, EXCHANGE, SALE OF ASSETS AND DISSOLUTION

         5.1) Where approval of shareholders is required by law, the affirmative
vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all shares
entitled to vote shall be required to authorize the corporation (i) to merge
into or with one or more other corporations, (ii) to exchange its shares for
shares of one or more other corporations, (iii) to sell, lease, transfer or
otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its property and assets,
including its good will, or (iv) to commence voluntary dissolution.


               ARTICLE 6 - AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

         6.1) After the issuance of shares by the corporation, any provision
contained in these Articles of Incorporation may be amended, altered, changed or
repealed by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the
voting power of the shares present and entitled to vote at a duly held meeting
or such greater percentage as may be otherwise prescribed by the laws of the
State of Minnesota.


                  ARTICLE 7 - LIMITATION OF DIRECTOR LIABILITY

         7.1) To the fullest extent permitted by Chapter 302A, Minnesota
Statutes, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, a director of this
corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its
shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director.

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                            ARTICLE 8 - INCORPORATOR

         8.1) The name and mailing address of the incorporator are as follows:

                           Melodie R. Rose
                           1100 International Centre
                           900 Second Avenue South
                           Minneapolis, Minnesota  55402



         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned incorporator has hereunto set her
hand this 21st day of February, 1996.




                                                /s/ Melodie R. Rose
                                                Melodie R. Rose


                                             Filed with the State of Minnesota
                                                      February 22, 1996

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                               ARTICLES OF MERGER
                                       OF
                                   ZOMI CORP.
                                      INTO
                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.


         Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 302A, and
particularly Section 302A.621 thereof, the following Articles of Merger are
executed on the date hereinafter set forth:

         FIRST: Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a copy of the Plan of Merger
adopted by resolution approved by the unanimous affirmative vote of the members
of the Board of Directors of Zomax Optical Media, Inc., a Minnesota corporation
("Zomax"), to merge ZOMI Corp., a Minnesota corporation ("ZOMI"), into Zomax.

         SECOND: ZOMI has 5,500 outstanding shares, all of which are owned by
Zomax.

         THIRD: The merger shall be effective on May 10, 1996, the date on which
these Articles of Merger are filed with the Secretary of State.

         Executed on May 10, 1996.

                                                ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.



                                                By /s/ James T. Anderson   
                                                  James T. Anderson, President


                                             Filed with the State of Minnesota
                                                          May 10, 1996




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                                                                    EXHIBIT A


                           Approval of Plan of Merger

         RESOLVED, that the following Plan of Merger of ZOMI Corp. ("ZOMI") into
Zomax Optical Media, Inc. ("Zomax") be and it hereby is adopted and approved:

                           Zomax, as the owner of all of the outstanding shares
         of ZOMI, shall merge ZOMI into Zomax in accordance with the provisions
         of Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota Statutes.

                           In connection with such merger, Zomax shall assume
         all of the obligations of ZOMI outstanding at the effective time of the
         merger.

                           The shares of ZOMI shall not be converted into shares
         of Zomax but shall, at the effective time of the merger, be surrendered
         and extinguished without payment of any cash or the delivery of any
         other consideration.

                           The effective date of the merger herein provided for
         shall be May 10, 1996, the date on which the Articles of Merger are
         filed with the Secretary of State.

         FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of this corporation be and he
hereby is authorized and directed to execute Articles of Merger embodying the
foregoing Plan and to cause the same to be filed with the Secretary of State of
the State of Minnesota.






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                               ARTICLES OF MERGER
                                       OF
                              ZOMAX SERVICES, INC.
                            (A MINNESOTA CORPORATION)
                                      INTO
                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.
                            (A MINNESOTA CORPORATION)


         Pursuant to Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned
corporations execute the following Articles of Merger:

         FIRST: Zomax Services, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("Zomax Services")
has 100 shares of Common Stock outstanding, all of which are owned by Zomax
Optical Media, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("Zomax Optical").

         SECOND: Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a copy of the Plan of Merger
adopted by resolution approved by the unanimous affirmative vote of the members
of the Board of Directors of Zomax Optical to merge Zomax Services with and into
Zomax Optical, which will survive.

         THIRD: The merger shall be effective on the date that these Articles of
Merger are filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State.


Dated:  December 17, 1998



                                         ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.


                                         By /s/ James T. Anderson     
                                            James T. Anderson, President and
                                              Chief Executive Officer

                                             Filed with the State of Minnesota
                                                       December 22, 1998



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                                                                    EXHIBIT A


          Approval of Plan of Merger of Zomax Services into the Company

         RESOLVED, that the following Plan of Merger of Zomax Services, Inc.
("Zomax Services") into Zomax Optical Media, Inc. ("Zomax Optical") be and it
hereby is adopted and approved:

                  Zomax Optical, as the owner of all of the outstanding shares
         of Zomax Services, shall merge Zomax Services into Zomax Optical in
         accordance with the provisions of Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota
         Statutes.

                  In connection with such merger, Zomax Optical shall assume all
         of the obligations of Zomax Services outstanding at the effective time
         of the merger.

                  The shares of Zomax Services shall not be converted into
         shares of Zomax Optical but shall, at the effective time of the merger,
         be surrendered and extinguished without payment of any cash or the
         delivery of any other consideration.

                  The effective time of the merger herein provided for shall be
         on the date on which Articles of Merger are filed with the Secretary of
         State of Minnesota.

         FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of this corporation be and they
hereby are authorized and directed to execute Articles of Merger embodying the
foregoing Plan and to cause the same to be filed with the Secretary of State of
Minnesota.






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                               ARTICLES OF MERGER
                                       OF
                           TROTTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                           (A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION)
                                      INTO
                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.
                            (A MINNESOTA CORPORATION)


         Pursuant to Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota Statutes and Section 1110
of the California Statutes, the undersigned corporations execute the following
Articles of Merger:

         FIRST: Trotter Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("Trotter")
has 1,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding, all of which are owned by Zomax
Optical Media, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("Zomaxl").

         SECOND: Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a copy of the Plan of Merger
adopted by resolution approved by the unanimous affirmative vote of the members
of the Board of Directors of Zomax to merge Trotter with and into Zomax, which
will survive.

         THIRD: The merger shall be effective on the date that these Articles of
Merger are filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State.



Dated:  December 17, 1998



                                 ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.


                                 By /s/ James T. Anderson                    
                                    James T. Anderson, President and Chief
                                       Executive Officer

                                            Filed with the State of Minnesota
                                                     December 22, 1998



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                                                                   EXHIBIT A


       Approval of Plan of Merger of Trotter Technologies into the Company

         RESOLVED, that the following Plan of Merger of Trotter Technologies,
Inc. ("Trotter") into Zomax Optical Media, Inc. ("Zomax") be and it hereby is
adopted and approved:

                  Zomax, as the owner of all of the outstanding shares of
         Trotter, shall merge Trotter into Zomax in accordance with the
         provisions of Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota Statutes and Section
         1101 of the California Statutes.

                  In connection with such merger, Zomax shall assume all of the
         obligations of Trotter outstanding at the effective time of the merger.

                  The shares of Trotter shall not be converted into shares of
         Zomax but shall, at the effective time of the merger, be surrendered
         and extinguished without payment of any cash or the delivery of any
         other consideration.

                  The effective time of the merger herein provided for shall be
         on the date on which Articles of Merger are filed with the Secretary of
         State of Minnesota.

         FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of this corporation be and they
hereby are authorized and directed to execute Articles of Merger embodying the
foregoing Plan and to cause the same to be filed with the Secretaries of State
of Minnesota and California.



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               ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
                                       OF
                            ZOMAX OPTICAL MEDIA, INC.


         Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A.135, the
following amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Zomax Optical Media,
Inc., amending and restating Section 1.1 of Article 1 in its entirety, was duly
adopted by the shareholders of the corporation on May 3, 1999:


                  1.1) The name of the corporation is Zomax Incorporated.


         The undersigned swears that the foregoing is true and accurate and that
the undersigned has the authority to sign this document on behalf of the
corporation.


Dated:   May 3, 1999


                                           /s/ James T. Anderson
                                           James T. Anderson
                                           President and Chief Executive Officer



                                             Filed with the State of Minnesota
                                                       May 5, 1999



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